ACPA, also known as the American College Personnel Association, is a transformative force in higher education. With a rich history dating back to 1924, ACPA is committed to creating and sharing influential scholarship, promoting critically reflective practice, and advocating for equitable and inclusive learning environments. ACPA offers various products and services to support its mission.

Membership provides opportunities for current and future leaders in higher education to enhance their skill sets, drive innovative teaching and learning methods, and foster inclusive communities. Whether you are a full-time professional faculty or staff member, a senior institutional leader, or a community college faculty or staff, ACPA has membership options tailored to meet your needs. Deeply rooted in its commitment to equity and inclusivity, ACPA traces its origins to an organization founded by May L.

Cheney in 1924. Since then, ACPA has evolved to prioritize racial justice and decolonization, ensuring that all communities, particularly communities of color, benefit equally from its services and resources. Through leading research and scholarship, personal and professional development tools, and the opportunity to actively reshape higher education, ACPA contributes to the elimination of oppression and drives excellence in equity.

Their strategic imperative for racial justice and decolonization guides all their work, embodying their mission in student affairs and higher education globally. Join ACPA today and become part of a vibrant community of over 6,500 individual and 500 institutional members dedicated to transforming higher education. Together, we can create a more equitable and inclusive future